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Aruban snacks and where to find them

island, including on the side of the main road
that stretches from San Nicolas to the Hotel
Area. You can also find pastechis and krokets
at local bakeries and snack shops, like Bright
Bakery in Piedra Plat, Huchada in Santa Cruz or
Pastechi House in the city center. These places
may also sell other snacks and sandwiches too,
perfect for on-the-road lunch break.

While you’re at it, why not accompany your
snack with a refreshing “batido”? Batidos are
fruit shakes, typically made with added milk for
some creaminess. However, you can also ask 1. Right next to the Red Anchor in San Nicolas,
to hold the milk. Batidos are commonly found on the way to Baby Beach.
in snack shops too. You may find some batido 2. Along the main road next to the airport field.
shops next the flee markets downtown, or if 3. At the California Light House.
you’re on your way to San Nicolas, at Mauchi 4. At the Alto Vista Chapel.
Smoothies and Juice Bar in Savaneta (located
at the side of the main road). These vendors may also sell other delights, like
the beloved coconut-based dessert “cocada”
ORANJESTAD — Want to taste something dif- If you are looking for something a bit more fresh or peanuts. All in all, in Aruba, you can always
ferent for a change? How about some Aruban and healthy, why not try some coconuts, or find some place to take a break and have a
snacks that you can find all around the island? shaved ice from local vendors? These vendors bite of something local, you maybe just might
Hop in your car, and go to these locations to carry their little shop at the back of their truck, have to look for them!
find some of the most popular and tasty snacks so they are ever-moving around the island.
that are beloved by our locals. However, there are a few spots where you can Photo credit: wheninaruba.com
almost always find a coconut/shaved ice ven-
One of the staples of Aruban cuisine and snacks dor:
is the Pastechi. Pastechi is a Caribbean fried
pastry that is filled with cheese, meat, chick-
en, veggies and sometimes even fish! Or per-
haps you might want to try a croquette, locally
called a “kroket,” which is a crusty fried snack
with typically a meat and dough mix filling. The
Aruban kroket is based on its Dutch counter-
part, the “bitterbal”.

These two snacks are typically found in all local
snack trucks, which can be found all over the